2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 transmission problems

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 288,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving 35 MPH, all four wheels locked up and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the driver side, passenger side, rear driver side, and rear passenger side air bags deployed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not receive notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure). The contact believed that the recall notification was sent to the owner from whom he bought the vehicle. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑247‑9753 and stated that they would not repair the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 288,000. *ln consumer stated air bags, power train broke, 4 wheels locked up. Updated 7/25/18

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · TX · 2 injuries

We were driving like every morning to our work and when we try to pass the intersection we have to stop on a yield sign to let the other traffic pass. When I try to hit the accelerate all the lateral air bags exploded without reason and the1st thing we thought was that someone hit us. I try to move the car and the car wasn't running at all also I cannot stop it so I have to turn in off. We go out of the car to see if we got hit but the car didn't have anything so we try to see under the car and all the drive shaft was cracked in half! The sheriffs come to the scene and they can't believe that the car was in that condition if we didn't have a wreck or anything! They say that everything looks like a safety recall, we did a research online and was right my car has a safety recall since 2013 and they never send me a letter or call me to let me know about it! I drove that car everyday to work,to pick up my kids from school etc..etc.. And I can't believe what happened I could die if my car wasn't stop! I was very lucky that I was on a yield sign when everything happen. Now my car insurance didn't want to pay anything because they found out about the recall and told me that the agency has to pay for everything because that was a manufacturer problem! But the dodge don't want to pay or fix anything they also have the nerve to told me that my car didn't had a safety recall at all even when the mopar page say that my car did had a recall! Now I'm without car and dealing with the expenses of towing my car etc..etc..

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 66,685 miles · NC

When backing up vehicle hesitates . When speeding up on the highway vehicle bumps like transmission is coming out of case like it is pushing car forward. When stopping at high speeds vehicle steering wheel shakes and car squeals coming from left front brakes. While driving down the road vehicle pulls to the right. When at a stop light rpms go all the way down like vehicle is ready to stall.

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · AZ · fire

Our 2007 dodge nitro has a recall on it (n10) I have been trying to get it fixed since late june/2013 to early july/2013 with no prevail it is making a horrible noise and get worse as time goes on. I have called chrysler recall department asking to get a loaner until the parts are available to fix this problem because I have been advised that it is very dangerous to drive.this is my only means of transportation. Everytime I call the dealership they say they are still waiting on the parts to repair it.any suggestions on what to do next would be greatly appreciated. Kind regard [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Airbags, Body · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. The contact stated there was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v121000 (air bags , power train , structure) and the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced any failures. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Body, Transmission · PR

I am living in puerto rico and I have a 2007 dodge nitro, which has a recall, under body transmission tunnel shield 05/24/2013 incomplete I went to cabrera motors where I purchased the car so I can get the recall fixed. I went on july 11, 2013, and was told the part would be in 2 weeks. Here we are august 20, 2013 and still no part. I've called many times and every time I call I'm told the part is not in. I need my vehicle to move and I have my family in it. If a car is recalled it is due to a safety concern. Please help.

Filed Dec 7, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 81,700 miles · LA

On december 06, 2012 was stopped at a red light. Light turned green and I proceeded to accelerate, I then hear a loud thump and veh shut down. I looked under the veh only to find that my drive shaft had exploded and broke in two, falling to the roadway. Looked like a bomb went off under my veh. See that this is s recurring problem with this model. Why is their no recall??? If I were going at st higher rate of speed could of resulted in injury or lost of life. Why is dodge not taking responsibility??

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 81,700 miles · LA

Was stopped at a red light and when turned green pressed gas and the drive train exploded upwards. Drive train completely mangled. If were going down road likely could of got killed along with my daughter. Dodge not taking responsibility. Brought to acadiana dodge in lafayette, la.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · PA

I was driving at 45ph and all of a sudden my cars wheeled locked up and I came to a sudden stop with my wheels laying down rubber but I did not crash. When my car was towed to the garage the conclusion was that the rearend seal was leaking and all the fluid came out of the rearend and the gears locked up.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · TX

About three weeks ago on 05 december 2011, I was driving my 2007 dodge nitro 4x2 until I came to a stop at a red traffic light. I had my blinker on and was ready to make a right turn as soon as the light turned green. When the light turned green I lightly stepped on the accelerator when a loud explosion was heard and felt in the vehicle undercarriage. The vehicle's drive shaft had exploded upwards, hitting the undercarriage and then dropping to the floor. The vehicle lost complete power and stopped immediately after the driveline fell off. My daughter and niece felt the hit in greater magnitude as they were sitting in the back seat. My insurance covered the wrecker and transported the vehicle to the nearest dodge dealership. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a faulty heatshield that fell off the undercarriage and was rubbing against the aluminum driveshaft. Since the heatshield is made of aluminum and fiberglass, the rubbing of aluminum against aluminum has a cutting effect that caused the driveshaft to cut open and then explode cutting it in half. Luckily, I was making a turn going no more than 10 to 15 miles an hour. Had I been driving on a highway this issue would have likely caused a fatal and catastrophic accident. There is no recall that I know of. My extended warranty does not cover the repair as it is not covered under the policy. My car insurance does not cover the repairs as it is considered a mechanical failure and not a collision. Dodge should conduct an investigation on the cause of the heatshield coming off from the undercarriage, and recall vehicles to prevent any future catastrophic events.